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Kuwait Primary Completion Rate

Primary completion rate (% of relevant age group)  SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS

80.43% −2.96pp (-3.5%)
Year 2021 Rank #118 Global Peak 113.92% (2005) Source World Bank

Kuwait Primary Completion Rate (1971–2021)

Overview

Kuwait's primary completion rate stood at 80.43% in 2021, a decline of +2.96pp from 2020. Kuwait ranked 118th globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Completion Rate YoY change Rank
2021 80.43% −2.96pp #118
2020 83.39% +0.88pp #108
2019 82.51% −5.93pp #117
2018 88.44% −2.15pp #106
2017 90.59% −4.71pp #91
2016 95.31% −2.25pp #81
2013 97.55% +1.05pp #59
2012 96.51% −3.87pp #70
2011 100.38% −0.82pp #36
2010 101.20% −6.37pp #26
2007 107.57% −6.35pp #7
2005 113.92% +11.61pp #4
2004 102.31% +3.45pp #26
2003 98.86% +7.11pp #38
2002 91.75% +8.76pp #79
Show all years (1971-2021)

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.5% GDP growth 6.6% C/A balance 45.5%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Kuwait matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary completion rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kuwait's primary completion rate?

Kuwait's primary completion rate was 80.43% in 2021. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary completion rate in Kuwait?

Kuwait's primary completion rate peaked at 113.92% in 2005.

What was the lowest primary completion rate in Kuwait?

The lowest primary completion rate in Kuwait was 45.67% in 1974.

How does Kuwait rank in primary completion rate?

Kuwait ranks 118th globally in primary completion rate as of 2021.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary completion rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the primary completion rate of Kuwait in 2021?

The primary completion rate of Kuwait in 2021 was 80.43%. This ranks 118th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_kuwait_primary-completion-rate, title = {Kuwait Primary Completion Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/kuwait/primary-completion-rate}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }